New Site. What Do You Think?

SpicyDuck

SpicyDuck

SpicyDuck

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http://www.phillipedwards.co.uk/

I've spent ages on this site and I think that's because I find it difficult working with/around already exisiting code.

That code being the K2 theme files for Wordpress. I first edited the K2 theme and stupidly realised that all my work and effort would be gone if K2 were to release an update, so then I set about making my changes into a style, instead.

The site is not yet fully complete, in terms of pages and sidebar options, but I will add to that over the next week or so.

What do you think?

Feedback is a wonderful thing. Please spare 5 seconds of your time and let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Phil.
 
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Ahhh, the header did match up with the background locally but not on the web. I didn't spot that thanks. Now it's been fixed.

I'm currently looking for a gallery solution. I might use the Flickr Gallery plugin as a solution, but there aren't that many great choices that I've found, yet.
 
So many views, so little replies. This calls for original post editing! :p

Come on, 5 seconds is all I ask. If you totally hate the site, let me know. :)
 
Thanks. I think the rainbow is what really "makes" the site, so to speak.

Originally, I didn't have it, so the whole theme was grey, black, red and white with a slight depressing feeling. I thought rainbows are bright, colourful and happy so I'd make it appear to creep into the darkness and it totally lifted the site.

At least I think so.
 
Lovemonk said:
Do you have any plans to self-censor your blog content while you are in China? I know it's entirely unrelated to the thread but i'm curious.
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I don't think it will need censoring. There are many blog sites out there for people living in China and only the terribly unacceptable blogs get blocked by the filters.

If they do block it, there are ways around it anyway. In China, if it's illegal, it can be had for a small fee. Corruption is great, and everyone is openly involved in it.
 
iCraig said:
If you're feeling daring Phil, ask the chaps over at Designerstalk what they think. ;)
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No way. They'd make me kill my site with fire, rub mustard on the server, punch it in the ovaries, nuke it from orbit... then, THEN... hack it for police.

Hmm, maybe. :)
 
Chewy said:
Meh :/ God awful font..

Anyhow, the only other criticism would be the search box. Can't explain it. I just don't like it.

Other than that, woo you. Very pretty.
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Regarding the search box, I'm planning on making the whole right sidebar match the right side of the logo, but still on the "layer" beneath it, in order to give a little more depth, that's why the site isn't fully complete, yet. :)
 
Some very good comments on the Designers Talk forums and I've had a couple of people (non-designers, too) on MSN tell me that they like it.

I think overall, it's a win, and with a few minor adjustments I have planned, it will be the winRAR! :D
 
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